Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Mountain Music” March 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama revisits the “Tennessee River” formula.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “Big City” March 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Merle Haggard is on top with his ode to urban malaise.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Same Ole Me” March 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 10 A beautiful song and strong vocal performance are smothered by a tasteless production choice.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Razzy Bailey, “She Left Love All Over Me” March 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Razzy Bailey’s final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Conway Twitty, “The Clown” March 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Conway Twitty and the tears of a clown.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “Blue Moon With Heartache” March 6, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 The most prescient of Rosanne Cash’s eleven No. 1 hits.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Bobbie Sue” March 6, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 “Elvira” revived keeps the Oak Ridge Boys on top.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ed Bruce, “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had” March 2, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A hit songwriter enjoys his only No. 1 single as an artist.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “Mountain of Love” March 1, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Charley Pride climbs a mountain of production and comes out on top.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “Someone Could Lose a Heart Tonight” February 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 The formula is wearing thin with this Eddie Rabbit hit.